One dead after crash in Meade County

The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal Christmas collision in Meade County.

According to KSP Post Four, troopers responded to the intersection of Garrett and Brandenburg roads after the incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Central on December 25.

The KSP says the initial investigation indicates a pickup driven by Kailey Kwiatkowski of Brandenburg was travelling west on KY 144 when for unknown reasons the vehicle crossed the center line. The truck then struck a sedan operated by 20-year-old Trae McCormack of Ekron. The truck also struck a vehicle that was parked in a paved area adjacent the roadway.

McCormack was fatally injured and declared dead at the scene by the Meade County Coroner’s Office. Kwiatkowski and a juvenile passenger in the truck were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The KSP’s investigation is ongoing.